Natalia Vikhlyantseva

Birmingham Classic: Elina Svitolina overcomes Heather Watson in first round

Svitolina was elevated to the No 1 seed status after World No 1 Angelique Kerber withdrew from the Birmingham Classic due to inury.

Tennis roundup: Lucas Pouille wins at Stuttgart, Anett Kontaveit lifts 1st WTA title and Donna Vekic beats Jo Konta

Lucas Pouille, Donna Vekic, Gilles Muller and Anett Kontaveit were in the tennis winner's circle in the last week.